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RV57 TFU

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,687 mi
Last recorded48,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 TFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 48,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 46,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 45,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,745 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber weak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,753 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Indicator Repeater Lens Has Condensation Inside Not Effecting Operation

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,843 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,861 miles

Offside Front Outer Front offside tyre has bad sidewall damage

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also sidewall badly damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has damage showing cord in one area. Rest of sidewall badly damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also sidewall damaged badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front offside tyre has bad sidewall damage

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also sidewall badly damaged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 25,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 21,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,918 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,928 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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RV57 TFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV57 TFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV57 TFU registered?

RV57 TFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is RV57 TFU safe to buy?

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